Sermon text: Matthew 17:1-9
That your glory will energize us for witness
God of all, we rejoice that You have revealed your glory in Christ Jesus. Even though we have not experienced visions as powerful as that of the apostles who witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration, what we have experienced—in joyful worship, in the reading and preaching of your word, in the witness of others to your presence, in the communion of your holy ones, and in some odd moments of our lives—has dazzled us enough to stun us, terrify us, and shatter any self-confidence we may have had about our worthiness before You.
You who are Light, we follow the Son of your love with hope and joy. We receive his word of instruction as light for our journey, our very life, and recognize, each day, that our entire existence is lived from the generosity of your self-disclosure to us.
We are yours. We will testify about your glory. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
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